Kids ski free
118 resorts where young children get a free lift ticket, by region. The age limit differs by resort; check each resort’s ticket page.
Hokkaido 31 resorts
Tohoku 29 resorts
Kanto 10 resorts
| Resort | Runs | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel Gunma Official site in English → | 22 | 1,370–2,100 m |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort Gunma Official site in English → | 16 | 830–1,400 m |
| Manza Onsen Ski Resort Gunma Official site in English → | 14 | 1,654–1,990 m |
| Ogna Hotaka Ski Resort Gunma | 13 | 1,200–1,828 m |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Tochigi Official site in English → | 12 | 1,138–1,638 m |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort Gunma Official site in English → | 12 | 850–1,248 m |
| Fujiwara Snow & Spa Resort Gunma Official site in English → | 10 | 850–1,000 m |
| Tambara Ski Park Gunma Official site in English → | 8 | 1,250–1,550 m |
| Karuizawa Snow Park Gunma Official site in English → | 6 | 1,270–1,402 m |
| Norn Minakami Ski Resort Gunma Official site in English → | 5 | 820–1,220 m |
Nagano, Niigata and Yamanashi 40 resorts
Hokuriku 3 resorts
| Resort | Runs | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| JAM Fukui Katsuyama Mountain Resort Fukui Official site in English → | 12 | 610–1,320 m |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Resort Toyama | 9 | 450–1,188 m |
| Ushidake Onsen Ski Area Toyama | 3 | 330–650 m |
Tokai 2 resorts
| Resort | Runs | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Hida Kawai Ski Area Gifu | 6 | 830–1,216 m |
| Mt. Chausu Highland Ski Resort Aichi | 4 | 1,218–1,358 m |
Kansai 3 resorts
| Resort | Runs | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Valley Ski Resort Hyogo Official site in English → | 8 | 504–997 m |
| Hyonosen Kokusai Ski Resort Hyogo | 7 | 560–1,050 m |
| Yogo Kohgen Resort Yap Shiga | 6 | 540–740 m |
Other lists
- Snow forecast ranking
- Opening and closing dates
- Spring skiing
- Lift ticket prices
- Rental prices
- Snow play
- Live cams
- Trail maps
- By Shinkansen
- Bus from Tokyo
- Bus from Osaka
- Bus from Nagoya
- Bus from Sapporo
- Bus from Nagano
- From New Chitose Airport
- Overnight bus
- Night skiing
- Beginners and families
- Lessons in English
- Lessons in Chinese
- Closed ski resorts